Werkblad Woordenschat voor de gezondheidszorg (toelatingsexamens) met antwoorden

What does the prefix tri- mean, as in “triceps”?

1. AThree
2. BTwo
3. CFour
4. DMany

What does the suffix -genic mean, as in “carcinogenic”?

1. APreventing or blocking
2. BDestroying or killing
3. CStudying or measuring
4. DProducing or causing

Which body part does the root pod/o refer to, as in “podiatrist”?

1. AHead
2. BHand
3. CKnee
4. DFoot

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The test results were inconclusive.”

1. AClearly negative
2. BClearly positive
3. CNot leading to a firm answer
4. DLost by the laboratory before anyone read them

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse will auscultate the patient’s lungs.”

1. AListen to with a stethoscope
2. BLook at closely under a light
3. CExamine by tapping
4. DExamine by pressing with the hands

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Give a concise report at the end of the shift.”

1. AVague and general
2. BBrief but complete
3. CFormal and written
4. DLong and detailed

What does the term nocturia mean?

1. ASweating heavily during the night
2. BWaking at night to pass urine
3. CBeing unable to sleep at night
4. DProducing very little urine

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “Before giving any medication, the nurse must ___ the patient’s identity using two identifiers.”

1. Aoverlook
2. Bestimate
3. Cassume
4. Dverify